Molger Sliding Bathroom Mirrored Cabinet by IKEA

So many apartments we've rented have had random medicine cabinets installed over the sink that should have been recessed but weren't (just slapped up over the sink and awkwardly sticking out), or they have had flat mirrors without needed storage. This mirror + shelf from IKEA has both. Storage and a mirror but without needing to be recessed...

We spotted this walnut Molger mirror cabinet on a trip to Ikea several months ago and were really impressed with its design. The mirror slides from left to right on a track so that you can retrieve your toothbrush and toothpaste behind it, yet leaves some open storage for easy access. Granted we wouldn't recommend this solution to folks that tend to jam things haphazardly inside a medicine cabinet, or who have prescriptions to hide from prying eyes.. but for those of us who like things neat and have attractive containers for cotton balls and lotion, it has a particular spa-like feel.

>>> Molger Bathroom Mirrror Cabinet $49.99 (Ikea's website)

Comments (15)

When I last visited Ikea here in Perth (Australia) the Molger shelf was being discontinued. The rest of the line is here to stay (for now).

posted by uglyisbeautiful on March 4th 2009 at 6:00pm
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I use doodad this as my landing strip by the front door.

posted by Chris - Annapolis on March 4th 2009 at 6:03pm
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i would like to see this in metal.

posted by cootiefree on March 4th 2009 at 6:06pm
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I like it! But when I first saw it, I thought that the mirror actually swiveled 90 degrees so that it could completely cover the storage space - now THAT would be awesome!

posted by Emily the Cat on March 4th 2009 at 6:25pm
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I agree about the swivel. That was my impression at first too and it would be very cool.

posted by MrCranky on March 4th 2009 at 6:32pm
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that's a pretty good idea, chris - annapolis.

posted by tripleB on March 4th 2009 at 6:36pm
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I saw this is in person last week and it looked and felt cheap. No thanks.

posted by Seaside on March 4th 2009 at 6:49pm
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I had this and i miss it!! i recently moved to a new home, and need it back!

posted by jendowning on March 4th 2009 at 8:54pm
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This is also on clearance @ IKEA in Minneapolis... probably won't be around for long.

posted by marthag on March 4th 2009 at 11:05pm
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Molger walnut is leaving as of April 1. Molger style will continue in birch!

posted by Lizliterarius on March 5th 2009 at 12:45am
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I bought this last month at the Emeryville store (on clearance). After assembling it to make sure everything worked correctly, I took off the mirror section, spray painted the frame high gloss white and reattached. It's in our guestroom and looks great with some bright colored vases inside and also a few frames on top.

posted by afterParis on March 5th 2009 at 1:00am
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afterParis - That is a great idea, how big is the mirror. We are in need of a bedroom wall mirror that we could see ourselves in at least to the waist. Can you see youself in it that far? Im going to go check this out, it looks cool.

posted by sokanomx on March 5th 2009 at 10:44am
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Emily the Cat - ditto. Was a little bummed when i learned otherwise. I need at least one space in my bathroom that I can conceal entirely!

posted by TheGoodBiGirl on March 5th 2009 at 1:16pm
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The mirrored part measures 20h by 10w and I can see to just above my waist, but I'm short and 25% of what I see is the wall behind my head.... Here's a photo. Not the best quality but you'll get the idea. http://afterparis.com/diy/mirror.jpg

posted by afterParis on March 5th 2009 at 10:16pm
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Sokanomx, just checked out your blog. Great job with the hacks! Hope you are liking SoMa as much as we like it (and our dog, too).

posted by afterParis on March 5th 2009 at 10:44pm
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